Reynolds senior named Distinguished Young Woman of Buncombe County

Emma Grace Kiser, a senior at Reynolds High School and daughter of Stephanie and Kevin Kiser, was named the Distinguished Young Woman of Buncombe County and awarded $2,050 in cash scholarships during a countywide scholarship program for high school girls.(Photo11: Courtesy of Distinguished Young Women of Buncombe County)

ASHEVILLE - Emma Grace Kiser was recently named the Distinguished Young Woman of Buncombe County and awarded $2,050 in cash scholarships as part of a countywide scholarship program for high school girls.

Kiser was one of eight high school senior girls from Buncombe County who competed to represent the county in the Distinguished Young Women of North Carolina Scholarship Program contest in Greensboro in January.

Kiser is a senior at Reynolds High School and daughter of Stephanie and Kevin Kiser, She is a competitive dancer at Asheville Dance Theater, a Junior Marshall, Student Body Secretary, member of National Honor Society, a Student Ambassador, member of Asheville Youth Choir and ACR Symphonic Band, and she has participated in All County and District Bands.

She has participated in International Cuban Missions Trip and is on the student leadership team for her youth group. She hopes to attend UNC Chapel Hill and pursue a career in healthcare.

Participants were evaluated in the categories of scholastics, interview, talent, fitness and self-expression. In addition to the title, Kiser received the Spirit Award and awards in fitness, talent, interview and scholastics.

Throughout the coming year, Kiser will represent the county at various public events and serve as a role model to young people by spreading the program’s national outreach message of “Be Your Best Self.”

To learn more about the Distinguished Young Women of Buncombe County, contact Anna Whisnant at 828-712-7669 or Buncombe@DistinguishedYW.org.